Freelance Commercial Business Controller

Il y a 5 heures

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgique Michael Page International (Belgium) Temps plein
  • Strategic finance role with direct exposure to senior business stakeholders
  • Drive cost efficiency and business performance in an international FMCG group

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence across Belgium and the Netherlands. The company operates in a dynamic, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger international group, offering exposure to both local and global finance processes.

Job Description

As a Freelance Commercial Business Controller, your responsibilities are:

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle for assigned functions ;
  • Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, deviations and opportunities ;
  • Prepare and explain management reporting and financial performance insights ;
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, including invoices and accruals ;
  • Act as a proactive finance business partner to senior non-finance stakeholders ;
  • Challenge and advise management on cost efficiency, investments and profitability ;
  • Support strategic planning and translate business priorities into financial plans ;
  • Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and automation projects ;

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Commercial Business Controller should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field ;
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, business finance or a similar role ;
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail ;
  • Solid understanding of business processes, controlling, reporting and accounting ;
  • Strong ability to translate financial analysis into concrete business recommendations ;
  • Comfortable presenting and challenging financial performance with senior stakeholders ;
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus ;
  • Willing to travel occasionally between Belgium and the Netherlands

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • Strategic freelance assignment within an international FMCG environment ;
  • High level of exposure to senior management and multiple business functions ;
  • Opportunity to contribute to cost optimisation, planning and finance transformation ;